Trip ReportsI’ve Decided to Join the Kushiro River Expedition
In September 2026, I'm joining Tomoki Kokubun's guided Kushiro River Packraft Expedition. On eastern Hokkaido and why I decided to go.
Kushiro River
Trip Reports
Guide KokubunTalk Event at Patagonia Sapporo Store — Tomoki Kokubun, July 11 (Sat)
Meta Description: Guide and photographer Tomoki Kokubun speaks at Patagonia Sapporo Store on July 11. Alongside the photo exhibition "The Pulse of Water," he'll share the story of 100km on the Kushiro River in his own words. Free admission, reservations required by phone.
Guide KokubunPaddling the Kushiro River 100km — 2026 Packraft Expedition with Tomoki Kokubun
The 2026 Kushiro River Packraft Expedition covers 100km from Lake Kussharo through the Kushiro Wetlands to the Pacific over 5 days. Guided by Tomoki Kokubun. Beginners welcome. 4 spots available, ¥98,000.
Guide KokubunA Water Journey from the Kushiro River Headwaters — Packraft Tours with Tomoki Kokubun in Eastern Hokkaido
Tomoki Kokubun runs packraft tours from Lake Kussharo and the Kushiro River headwaters in Akan-Mashu National Park. Step-by-step programs from half-day introductions through multi-day river travel. Guide and photographer based in eastern Hokkaido.
SafetyBuilding a River Paddling Culture with Packrafts — Supporting the First Step
There are more people who want to try packraft river paddling than you'd think — they just haven't taken that first step yet. In 2025, Packraft Hokkaido is starting to actively support beginners from zero experience to their first real river trip.
Guide KokubunPackrafting the Kushiro River — A 2-Day River Trip Complete Guide
A full trip report and practical guide for packrafting the Kushiro River in eastern Hokkaido — route breakdown, difficulty, access, gear, safety notes, and what it's like to travel this river with a local guide.